Area restriction for Flat Lake Wildfire

Courtesy of the BC Wildfire Service:

The BC Wildfire Service has implemented an Area Restriction Order for the northern portion of the Flat Lake wildfire. This reflects the continued need to avoid interference with fire control.  

This Order is currently in effect and will remain in effect until 12:00 noon (PDT) on September 30, 2021, or until rescinded. The order applies to Crown land within the geographic boundaries described below and outlines in the correlated map: http://ow.ly/Xh4n30rS1Wd 

Under this Order and section 11(2) of the Wildfire Act, a person must not remain in or enter the restricted area without prior written authorization of an official designated for the purposes of the Wildfire Act, unless the person enters the area only in the course of: 

·         Carrying out an industrial activity as defined in the Wildfire Act;  

·         Supporting the government in the completion of wildfire suppression activities; 

·         Travelling to or from his or her principle residence, that is not under an evacuation order; 

·         Travelling to or from private or leased property for the purposes of accessing a secondary residence or recreational property, that is not under an evacuation order; 

·         Using a highway as defined in the Highway Act,  

·         Range development and/or Range practices as define in the Forest and Range Practices Act.

The Area Restriction Order is in place to keep our first responders, and all British Columbians safe. Please do your part to ensure the safety of your community.  

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